From drab to fab: how coloured windows and doors can transform your home – and your wellbeing

Psychologists have long pointed to how colour can impact our mood and our perception of an event, symbol, or situation. Think pink, and you might think of romance. A bright yellow might make you dream of warmth and sunshine, while darker colours like black and grey might conjure up mystery and sophistication.

Colour is even powerful enough to help us navigate our immediate environment. Red can alert us to danger and compels us to stop at a traffic light while green means go, go go! On a deeper level, green also signifies nature and the first shoots of spring.

Colour is also leveraged by companies to resonate with customers and encourage brand recall. Think orange and you will invariably consider a certain low-budget airline. Green and white cups point to a leading coffee house, while a certain yellow letter could have your stomach rumbling.

It is easy to see then why there has been research devoted to the psychology of colour and how it makes us feel. This has transcended into interior design, with homeowners utilising shades to inject personality (yellows, oranges), emulate opulence (purples, golds), or provide calmness and tranquillity (whites, greens).

As well as interior design, today’s homeowner has another opportunity to stamp their style on their homes with the use of coloured windows and doors. Long gone are the days when plain white uPVC was the default choice. Today, there’s a rainbow of shades available, from the classic Chartwell Green to edgy Anthracite Grey.

Make your door a talking point

If you’re thinking of upgrading your front door, why not make a statement with a splash of colour to boost your home’s kerb appeal and get your neighbours talking? Our composite doors are available in a host of shades, from traditional Rosewood and Golden Oak to classic reds and blues. If you’re looking for a pop of colour and personality, a citrus yellow or orange might be the hue for you. More understated? Then earthy shades of clay, mushroom and putty might be right up your street.

Stamp your style with coloured windows

It’s not just doors that benefit from a colour boost. If you’re looking to renovate your home and install new uPVC windows, the host of shades available give you ample opportunity to make your mark. From smooth and contemporary shades of grey to heritage hues of cream, Chartwell Green, and Irish Oak, you’re spoilt for choice.

Colourful contrasts

Our uPVC coloured windows and doors are available in a dual-colour option, which means you can choose different shades for the interior and exterior.

Why not add a further point of difference with your window handles or door furniture? Our handles are available in a range of matt and shiny metallic finishes, from rose gold and silver to gold and chrome.

Long-lasting and easy to clean

Modern materials and manufacturing technology have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, which means your uPVC windows and doors – even those that have been laminated with coloured foil – will last for years to come with a finish that is fade, scratch and weather resistant. Keeping your coloured windows and doors clean is also a breeze – just give them a wipe with warm and soapy water and a cloth.

Choosing the right shade and texture for you and your home

When picking coloured windows and doors, consider the style and age of your home and other elements like the brickwork. Talk to us about your aims, and we can help you ensure you make the perfect choice. We’ll show you a range of other installations we’ve carried out as well as utilise design tools to give you an idea of how your finished coloured windows or door installation will look.